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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.14, 1,798.85 and 583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.14, 1,798.85 and 583.14 is: 874.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.14 : 1,798.85 = 583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.14/1,798.85 = 583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.14x = 1,798.85 × 583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.14x = 1,048,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,981.39/1,199.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.78

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